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Abstract
Background The internet and communication devices are changing the ways in which society plans for death and remembers loved ones. The ‘Digital Death Survey’ has measured and reviewed attitudes and behaviours in areas relating to death and the internet since 2014.
Aims This year’s dataset will be compared with previous historical, Digital Death Survey data. This will allow professionals to better understand changing attitudes and behaviours. Awareness and understanding might lead to organisational change, individual empowerment and better patient, family and community care.
Methods International survey by the Digital Legacy Association (UK) and Siena College (USA). The survey has been ethically reviewed and approved by Siena College’s appointed Institutional Review Board guardian.
Results Published in November 2024 and first shown at Hospice UK’s Conference.
Conclusion Insights and conclusions will be drawn from both the data and quantitative trends. The presentation will look ahead and make predictions for the future and ‘dying in tomorrow’s world’.